2012 World Summit Jersey Design Contest Winners

Two winners have been chosen from the 2012 IMBA World Summit jersey design contest submissions. Congratulations to Michael O'Kelley and Lucas Williamson, and thank you to everyone who participated. Both winners will receive a complimentary jersey featuring their design as well as recognition at the summit in Santa Fe, NM, Oct. 10-13.

The original artwork now in the hands of summit-sponsor Primal Wear to make the final revisions and should be available on IMBA's e-store for pre-order in early June. Orders placed before July 15 will recieve a 30-percent discount.

Meet the winners:

Michael O'Kelley (Snakeskin design)

Michael is a member of the BUMP IMBA Chapter and an avid mountain bike endurance racer from Birmingham, AL. He is an architect by trade and designed the team kits for his local racing team. He based his snakeskin design on the Western Diamondback Rattlesnake, whose range includes parts of New Mexico.

IMBA: How did you get started mountain biking?

Michael: In 1991, my dad refused to send me to college with a car. He instead let me buy my first mountain bike, a Mongoose Hilltopper. Being forced to ride during my freshman year made me realize how much fun it was. I still mountain bike for the same reasons I rode my bikes as a kid — it's just a blast to get out on a ride, tune out the rest of the world and do some exploring. It's also a great fitness tool.

Michael: My mountain bike "vacations" are usually endurance races, such as Big Frog 65 in Tennessee or Fool’s Gold in Georgia. We also have a great local race at Oak Mountain each year called Bump and Grind. But when I travel out of town for work, you can bet that my rental car is an SUV large enough to hide my bike in the back.

Lucas Williamson (Sunset design)

Lucas is a student at Ohio State University majoring in Industrial Design. He already has his own design company specializing in custom wrestling apparel, but hopes to eventually do product design and innovation for the outdoor recreation industry.

IMBA: What was your inspiration for the design you submitted?

Lucas: I was inspired by the rich earth tones throughout the area and evident in the Southwest desert Indian culture and art. I focused on the geometric patterns and line work of their culture to influence my design. I referenced the Primal website and the many jersey designs they have for further inspiration. Although a busy design, I wanted to grasp a strong vision of mountain biking, Santa Fe and a unique design that would be worthy of a World Summit event.

IMBA: How did you get started mountain biking?

Lucas: I have been building and painting bikes for most of my life. The bicycle is a great experession of functionality, design and expression.

IMBA: Why do you mountain bike?

Lucas: It is an intense and fast-paced outdoor activity. I love the outdoors and the rush is awesome!

IMBA: How much and where do you bike?

Lucas: I recently underwent an extensive, year-long procedure to have my leg lengthened and although I have not gotten out onto the trails yet this year, I am a daily bike commuter to campus and all over Columbus. My colleagues at the university's Outdoor Adventure Center are planning some local mountain bike expeditions this summer. I am pumped for them!

THANK YOU TO OUR 2012 WORLD SUMMIT SPONSORS!

Elite Sponsors:

Fat Tire Sponsors:

Trailbuilder Sponsors:

Adocate Sponsors:

Media Sponsors:

Demo/Expo Support:

Plus:

USFS

BLM

National Park Service

Parks Canada

Santa Fe Brewery

Premier Subaru

NICA

Trips for Kids

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